JaySeaver Posted April 7, 2003 Share Posted April 7, 2003 So, I'm playing some 7800 games that require 2 buttons for the first time in a while the other night (and thus am using the official 7800 controllers) and discover that (A) those things really hurt my hand, (B) my first controller always moves left and the buttons on the second stick. Now, I've got a couple of Genesis controllers and I've seen the diagram in the 2600 FAQ about how to adapt them. I also know that I would probably hurt myself somehow if I tried to build an adapter (even presuming I had the proper equipment). So I was wondering... Is there anybody out there who could build me a couple adapters at a reasonable price? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IceCold Posted April 7, 2003 Share Posted April 7, 2003 So, I'm playing some 7800 games that require 2 buttons for the first time in a while the other night (and thus am using the official 7800 controllers) and discover that (A) those things really hurt my hand, (B) my first controller always moves left and the buttons on the second stick. Now, I've got a couple of Genesis controllers and I've seen the diagram in the 2600 FAQ about how to adapt them. I also know that I would probably hurt myself somehow if I tried to build an adapter (even presuming I had the proper equipment). So I was wondering... Is there anybody out there who could build me a couple adapters at a reasonable price? What's your definition of reasonable? If you're willing to pay kind of a lot, I'd definitely be willing to at least try to build the adapter. I've seen how to do it, I'm pretty sure I could... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaySeaver Posted April 7, 2003 Author Share Posted April 7, 2003 What's your definition of reasonable? Umm... Less expensive than just buying pads from B&C or ebay? I'd like to get away with <$20 + S&H for two but I'm an ignoramus where hardware is concerned. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsoper Posted April 8, 2003 Share Posted April 8, 2003 I just built a set for someone, but don't plan on doing any more, it takes too much time that could be spent on other projects or actually playing. My cost breakdown: 1 Radio Shack project box $2.50 1 RS project board $2.00 1 Quickshot dual joystick (only bought for the two genesis cables) $4.00 at Goodwill 2 din-9 male connectors resistors and transistors-- had laying around About four hours labor for gathering stuff, drilling, and soldering. If you're good enough to build everything into a 7800, it will get cheaper and faster Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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